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A Teaching Journey

The Simmons in Madrid Graduate Education Program offers students the chance to earn a graduate degree in education while immersing themselves in the vibrant culture of Spain.  Graduate courses in Boston, a 10-month internship teaching English in a Madrid charter elementary school, and the opportunity for travel abroad make for a singularly rewarding experience. Students will grow both personally and professionally, enrich the lives of young learners, and earn up to $17,000 in scholarship funds.

Graduate Program Highlights

  • Individualized Master of Science in Education or Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study degrees with focus on Education, Spanish, or English Language Learners
  • Unique international practicum component
  • Opportunity for endorsement towards Massachusetts initial teaching licensure--elementary teacher or teacher of English language learners
  • Faculty who are expert practitioners in their fields

Internship Program Highlights

  • Scholarships and roundtrip airfare provided by UCETAM (Unión de Cooperativas de Enseñanza de Trabajo Asociado de Madrid)
  • Supervised 10-month English teaching internship in a Spanish charter elementary school
  • Onsite support in Madrid from a Simmons College faculty member
  • Four-day orientation program in Madrid
  • Regular education seminars in Madrid
  • Support in identifying housing
  • English as a Second Language courses including instruction on language acquisition and cultural competency in Boston and Madrid

Graduate Program Eligibility Requirements

  • Demonstration of academic coursework or experience in early childhood and/or elementary education
  • Intermediate proficiency in Spanish
  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution or equivalent with a 3.0 cumulative grade
    point average 
  • Commitment to independence, flexibility, patience, maturity, and sensitivity to cultural differences
  • Satisfaction of all criteria for internship placement

Internship Program Requirements and Responsibilities

  • Work in an early childhood or elementary classroom at least 17 hours per week
  • Collaborate with the teacher of record planning English language curriculum development and informal conversations in English for three hours per week
  • Participate in professional development activities as required by school
  • Participate in bi-monthly Simmons-sponsored education seminars in Madrid

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Simmons & Madrid Schools Partner To Boost Teachers' International Skills

An Agreement to Fortify Bilingual Education in Madrid
This article was featured in El Mundo in Spain, November 20, 2006 and was translated from Spanish.

 

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